Snowdon

Snowdonia charity walkers need to respect the mountains, say experts

Charity walkers on Wales’s highest mountains need to be prepared and fit for the challenge, experts warned.

04 June 2013

Woman's rescue delayed after helicopter diverted to stuck Snowdon trio

A rescue helicopter called to an exhausted walker on Wales’s highest mountain had to be diverted to pluck three ill-prepared men who had got stuck on dangerous ground after taking a short-cut.

27 May 2013

Walkers find body of man near Snowdon scramble route

A man has died after a fall on Wales’s highest mountain. Walkers found the injured man shortly after 11am on Saturday and alerted emergency servi...

22 April 2013

Mountain rescuers warn Snowdon visitors to 'be realistic' as winter continues

Experts are warning that Snowdonia’s mountains are still full winter conditions and will stay that way over the Easter holiday.

28 March 2013

Plea to Snowdon walkers after mother and son rescued in 70mph winds

A woman and her son suffering from hypothermia were airlifted from Wales’s highest mountain after losing their way.

21 March 2013

Rescuers' anger as jailed Snowdon 4x4 driver Craig Williams sparks search

Mountain rescuers criticised the man who was today convicted of driving his 4x4 to the summit of Wales’s highest mountain, after he sparked another search during his trial.

18 January 2013

Red Cross seeks hillwalkers for charity Snowdon trek

A charity is appealing for walkers to join its ascent of Wales’s highest mountain to raise cash for its coffers.

23 November 2012

Bonington Olympic torch auction raises £13,500 for Community Action Nepal

A charity auction of the Olympic torch carried by Sir Chris Bonington to the summit of Snowdon has raised £13,500.

15 November 2012

Walkers asked to be on lookout for Gerry Coyle, missing on Snowdon

Police are appealing to walkers to be on the lookout for a man who went missing on Wales’s highest mountain.

02 November 2012

Stone pillars will guide Snowdon walkers to the right paths

A set of stone pillars will be installed on Wales’s highest mountain to keep walkers on the right track.

28 May 2013

Voluntary mountain biking ban comes into force on Snowdon

Mountain bikers and cyclists are being asked to observe a voluntary ban on Wales’s highest mountain from today.

01 May 2013

Walker survives 1,300ft Snowdon fall in one of three incidents in same day

A walker was rescued after falling more than 1,300ft from Wales’s highest mountain. The 21-year-old from Leicester was airlifted in a hypothermic...

01 April 2013

Snowdon warden says try other walks while winter grips Wales's top peak

A national park warden is urging walkers to forsake the high peaks and discover some of the hills away from the honeypots of Snowdonia.

24 March 2013

Pair in jeans and trainers airlifted from Snowdon after getting stuck on ice

A man wearing trainers was one of two who were airlifted from the icy slopes of Wales’s highest mountain after getting stuck.

28 February 2013

Mountain experts recommend items for outdoor fans' Santa's list

Mountain experts have come up with a last-minute Christmas shopping list to help outdoor fans stay safe on the hills.

17 December 2012

Police seek information after 'selfish' vandalism of Snowdon safety signs

Police have called vandalism to safety signs on Wales’s highest mountain inexcusable and inexplicable.

19 November 2012

Bonington's Olympic torch auctioned to raise cash for Nepal charity

The Olympic torch that Everest summiteer Sir Chris Bonington took to the top of Wales’s highest mountain is being auctioned to raise cash for a charity that helps Nepalese porters and their families.

09 November 2012

Woman dies after 330ft fall from Crib y Ddysgl in Snowdonia

A woman has died in a fall from a mountain in Snowdonia. The 26-year-old was fatally injured in the incident on Garnedd Ugain on Wednesday. Poli...

24 October 2012

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